Part-Time Receptionist

AdamsPlace; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

The Palmettos of Charleston is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to act as the initial friendly contact for visitors and staff. The role includes light secretarial tasks and maintaining confidentiality in day-to-day operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, a typing speed of 45 wpm, and strong English communication. You will greet visitors, screen calls, handle messages, and support office administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute with accuracy.
• Pleasant and helpful personality in person and over the phone.
• Proficiency in standard English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors.
• Answer telephone in a pleasant, clear voice; screen or transfer calls and deliver messages.
• Type correspondence as approved by Administrator, including minutes and center newsletter.
• Complete and assemble admission packages.
• Receive monies for General and Patient Trust Fund accounts in their receipt books.
• Sell meal tickets to employees and visitors; maintain control of all monies.
• Make petty cash disbursements from Patient Trust Fund and keep records.
• File various documents and sort, open and date mail at the Administrator’s discretion.
• Make disbursements from the general petty cash fund.
• Dispense paychecks in sealed envelopes.
• Handle employee insurance claim forms, workers’ comp forms, and incident reports.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Receptionist for The Palmettos of Charleston

The Palmettos of Charleston is looking for a Part-Time Receptionist to join our team! This position performs as liaison in the initial contact of office personnel with the public in an effective, courteous and confidential manner. Performs secretarial functions as designated.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute with accuracy.
• Pleasant and helpful personality both in person and via the telephone.
• Proficiency in standard English.

Position Highlights

• Greet and assist visitors.
• Answer telephone in a pleasant clear voice, using proper English. Screen or transfer calls, taking and delivering messages when appropriate.
• Type correspondence as approved by Administrator, to include but not limited to, minutes of meetings and center newsletter.
• Complete and assemble admission package.
• Receipt all monies for the General Account and the Patient Trust Fund Account in their respective receipt books.
• Sell meal tickets to employees and visitors, keeping control and account of all monies.
• Make petty cash disbursements from Patient Trust Fund, keeping accurate records of each transaction.
• File various documents.
• Sort, open and date mail at Administrator’s discretion.
• Make disbursement from the general petty cash fund.
• Dispense paychecks in sealed envelopes.
• Handle employee insurance claim forms, workers’ compensation forms, and incident reports under the direction of the Administrator.
• Understand and follow Company and Center policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

The Palmettos of Charleston is proud to be a part of the NHC family! National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

EOE